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Reader view: Support bill for cardiac emergency response plans

I am reaching out for help from parents in our state to ask their legislators to support the Bill for Washington schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans (CERP)...

Letter to the editor: Congrats to MTHS pep band for TV time

Editor: While I was watching the Chicago Bears versus Green Bay Packers football game on Saturday evening, at half time, Channel 13 has a “local half time show.” And there...

Letter to the editor: COVID still a pressing threat — protect yourself during holidays

Publisher's note: Links provided throughout this letter for reference Editor: The holidays are a time for family, festivities, and - unfortunately, since we’re still in a pandemic -- getting sick. Wastewater...

Reader view: Reflections on a first campaign

First, thank you to everyone who voted for me for Mountlake Terrace City Council, stopped to talk, offered encouragement or simply listened. The conversations I had with residents showed...

Letter to the editor: Your tax dollars being used to build new baseball stadium in Everett

Editor: If you live in the state of Washington, your tax dollars are being used to build a new baseball stadium in downtown Everett. In fact, the City of Everett is...

Letter to editor: Sam Doyle is my choice for City Council Position 1

Editor: I’ll be supporting Sam Doyle for Mountlake City Council Position 1 this November. After meeting with her, hearing her responses at the candidates forum and reading about her experience,...

Letter to the editor: Tam Bui has my support for Court of Appeals

Editor: I am a proud volunteer and supporter of Judge Tam Bui in her campaign for the Court of Appeals seat. I first met Judge Bui in 2023, when I was...

Letter to the editor: Supporting William Paige Jr. for City Council

Editor: After meeting William Paige Jr. several times and spending time doorbelling my neighborhood with him, I strongly recommend we make sure he stays on the Mountlake Terrace City Council....

Letter to the editor: Why we support Judge Tam Bui for WA Court of Appeals

Editor: As judges, we see every day how much dedication it takes to serve the public fairly and uphold the rule of law. Judge Tam Bui is one of the...

Reader view: Fresh energy, new voices for Mountlake Terrace

At the Oct. 2 Mountlake Terrace City Council meeting, something caught my attention. During the liaison reports, a couple of councilmembers used the City's annual art exhibit to argue...

Reader view: Mountlake Terrace — It’s not what it used to be

I am writing in response to Steve Mosman’s recent “Reader view” on MLTnews and the many comments it generated. Steve argued that the City’s decision to spend $68,000 on...

Reader view: Don’t try turning Mountlake Terrace into something it’s not

The recent Mountlake Terrace City Council meeting on Sept. 18 showed us again that our councilmembers are not willing to reduce spending when they have a clear opportunity to...

Letter to the editor: Anyone for peace?

Editor: I find it not surprising that in this country we are generally unaware of the United Nations International Day of Peace Sept. 21 as there are billions of tax...

Reader view: Homage is watching out for Snohomish County’s seniors

For more than 50 years, Homage Senior Services has been a cornerstone of support for older adults and people living with disabilities in Snohomish County. We deliver Meals on...

Letter to the editor: Everett stadium naming rights — is this is a construction subsidy in disguise?

Editor: It appears that the Everett City staff may be attempting to use $6.8 million or more in naming rights revenue as a construction subsidy for the "New Downtown Multipurpose...

Reader view: Defending the soul of America

Neighbors are being stolen by masked and unidentified ICE officers and being sent to El Salvador. Countless people have been deported without due process, which our Constitution promises to...

Commentary: WA House adds to list of government transparency assaults

Our state Legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling that was largely against them from the state Supreme Court. In the...

Letter to the editor: Money to burn

Editor: When is a dollar not a dollar? When it’s only worth 98 cents -- and you’ve just lost your job. Since January 2025, over half a million people have lost...

Commentary: Behind PAWS’ spike in dog surrenders

At PAWS, we’ve always believed that companion animals are family. But right now, more families than ever are being forced to say goodbye to beloved pets — not because...

Reader view: When bigotry comes to the surface

This week, the Lynnwood Times ran a paid ad from Mountlake Terrace City Council candidate Othman Riad — highlighting his campaign, his Muslim faith, and past service on the...

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